Early multidisciplinary rehabilitation targeting severe functional impairments following meningitis caused by Listeria monocytogenes .
Aleksandra Skorupa-Strojna, Natalia Pszczoła, Agnieszka Ochocińska et al.
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Case in brief
A 61-year-old patient with severe neurological and functional impairments following meningitis due to Listeria monocytogenes underwent a month of multidisciplinary rehabilitation. The program included functional physiotherapy, respiratory interventions, and orofacial therapy. Post-rehabilitation, the patient showed significant improvements in trunk control, breathing tolerance, and orofacial functions, alongside reduced muscle pain.
Diagnostic / clinical pearl
Early, comprehensive rehabilitation can significantly enhance recovery in patients with severe impairments following meningitis caused by Listeria monocytogenes.
Why it matters
This case underscores the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in rehabilitation, which may lead to better functional outcomes in similar patients.